Cook

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare plans

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Volunteer Opportunities

Educational Assistance

Travel Discounts

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook to prepare, season, and cook dishes for the hotel. Follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work with a team to deliver high-quality meals for guests and events.

The ideal candidate has experience in food preparation, with culinary training or apprenticeship preferred, and a High School diploma or GED. Crestline supports equal opportunity employment and offers benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state sanitation/Health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Check quality of raw or cooked foods to ensure standards.
• Prepare and cook foods for regular service or special events.
• Set up workstation, inspect tools/equipment, and check production schedule.
• Start prep work for the menu of the day.
• Inform staff of unavailable items and available menu specials.
• Maintain proper storage procedures per Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Close duties: store, label, wrap, and clean work areas and equipment.
• Work with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; be team-oriented and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Speed

Accuracy

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work. Benefits include: Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more!

Overview

The Cook will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts for the hotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Complete opening duties: a) Set up the workstation with tools, equipment, and supplies. b) Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies. c) Check production schedule and pars. d) Establish priority items for the day. e) Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the menu of the day.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the number of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Closing Duties: a) Return all food items to the proper storage areas. b) Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away. c) Straighten up and organize all storage areas. d) Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves. e) Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations. f) Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize and organize; follow directions thoroughly; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision.

Education And Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.